Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam, located in Valera, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Home Creek.
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The earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1728 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 605 acre-feet and a normal storage of 46 acre-feet. The dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction purposes.
Managed by the TCEQ, the dam is inspected regularly and was last assessed in April 2021, receiving a fair condition rating. With a moderate risk level, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2944 cubic feet per second. The outlet gates consist of one slide (sluice gate) and four uncontrolled gates, contributing to efficient water management in the area.
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community and wildlife from flooding events, showcasing sustainable water resource management practices in Coleman County. As a significant component of the Fort Worth District's water infrastructure, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1728 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
15.6 |
Nid Storage |
605 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
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1cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
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21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |